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To celebrate the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Association of Concert Bands (ACB) in 2028, this Composition Contest is to honor the rich tradition of community bands by encouraging the creation of a new musical work that reflects the spirit, history, and future of the ACB— offering a lasting tribute to its 50-year legacy.
The submission period will run August 1, 2026 to June 15, 2027.
Guidelines
Submissions must be an original composition for concert band at a grade level of roughly grade 4.
There is no minimum or maximum length, nor is there a limit on the number of movements.
Submissions must not have been previously published.
Submissions must have been written within the past 18 months.
Submissions must not have been previously performed in a public venue.
Only one submission per composer will be accepted.
Full details at the ACB website: http://acbands.org/50contest
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